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Former CDC directors discuss the future of the agency

On Monday, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky, announced that the agency will undergo…

Top FDA vaccine official rejected broad use of Covid-19 shots, documents show

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An avocado a week may lower heart disease risk

People who eat two or more servings of avocado each week may lower their risk of cardiovascular disease compared to…

Vaccines may arrive in record time, but the virus has been faster

Scientists have created candidate vaccines, which eventually could protect billions of people from COVID-19, with astonishing speed, compressing scientific efforts…

Why Kennedy’s overhaul of a key CDC committee could lead to ‘vaccine chaos’ in the US

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Siren call of daylight saving must be resisted, scientists say

The clock, not the steam engine, is the key machine of the modern industrial age. —Lewis Mumford, 1934 Forget long,…

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Childhood sleep issues may raise suicide risk, study finds

If your child sometimes has trouble sleeping, it may be easy to chalk it up to a phase they will…

He was the first person to be diagnosed with a new sleep disorder. It led to a scientific breakthrough

Donald Dorff could hear the crowd roaring as he snatched the quarterback’s pitch from the air and sprinted toward the…

Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking my fitness and health metrics will inspire me…

5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in…

Spend 5 minutes a day moving like this and you’ll move better for life

Summary Maintaining mobility while aging doesn’t require hours of stretching but rather intentional movement throughout daily life. Regular movement across…

How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

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Wellness perfectionism doesn’t exist. Focus on these sustainable habits

Summary Experts warn extreme wellness challenges can create a cycle of dissatisfaction and perfectionism. Dr....

How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you...

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social...

Viva la coffee shop: Why we need to meet up in them, now!

May I recommend … hangin’ out in coffee shops Coffee shops may not save the...